DIESEL GENERATOR SET

PRIME
500 ekW 625 kVA
60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts
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FEATURES
FUEL/EMISSIONS STRATEGY
Low fuel consumption
DESIGN CRITERIA
The generator set accepts 100% rated load in one
step per NFPA 110 and meets ISO 8528-5 transient
response.
UL 2200
UL 2200 listed packages available. Certain
restrictions may apply. Consult with your
Caterpillar Dealer.
FULL RANGE OF ATTACHMENTS
Wide range of bolt-on system expansion
attachments, factory designed and tested
SINGLE-SOURCE SUPPLIER
Fully prototype tested with certified torsional
vibration analysis available
WORLDWIDE PRODUCT SUPPORT
Caterpillar dealers provide extensive post sale
support including maintenance and repair
agreements
Caterpillar dealers have over 1,600 dealer branch
stores operating in 200 countries
The Cat SOSSM program cost effectively detects
internal engine component condition, even the
presence of unwanted fluids and combustion
by-products

CAT C18 ATAAC DIESEL ENGINE

Reliable, rugged, durable design
Field-proven in thousands of applications
worldwide
Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines
consistent performance and excellent fuel
economy with minimum weight
Electronic controlled governor
CAT GENERATOR
Matched to the performance and output
characteristics of Caterpillar engines
Load adjustment module provides engine relief
upon load impact and improves load acceptance
and recovery time
UL 1446 Recognized Class H insulation
CAT EMCP 3 SERIES CONTROL PANELS
Simple user friendly interface and navigation
Scalable system to meet a wide range of
customer needs
Integrated Control System and Communications
Gateway

PRIME 500 ekW 625 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

FACTORY INSTALLED STANDARD & OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

System
Air Inlet

Standard
Light Duty Air Cleaner
Service indicator

Cooling

Radiator with guard sized for 50 C

Coolant level sight window
Coolant drain line with valve
Fan and belt guards
Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant
Stainless steel exhaust flex and ANSI weld flange
Turbo outlet elbow

Exhaust

Fuel

Generator

Primary fuel filter with integral water separtor

Secondary fuel filters
Fuel cooler
Fuel priming pump
Fuel pressure gauge
Flexible fuel lines
Class H insulation
Class H Temperature Rise
R448 Voltage Regulator
Power terminal strip connections
IP23 Protection
Power Center

Control Panels

EMCP 3.1 (package mounted)

Lube

Lubricating oil and filter

Oil drain line with valves
Fumes disposal
Lube oil level indicator
Formed steel narrow base frame
Linear vibration isolators between base and engine
generator
45 amp charging alternator
24 volt starting motor(s)
Batteries with rack and cables

Mounting

Starting/Charging

Optional
Single element canister type air cleaner
Dual element air cleaner
Heavy-duty air cleaner with precleaner
Air inlet shutoff
Radiator duct flange
Low Coolant Level Sensor
Radiator removal

Industrial, residential and

critical mufflers
35 dBA muffler
Engine mounted muffler
Mounting and through-wall installation kits
Manifold and turbocharger guards
Dual Wall Integral Fuel Tanks
Dual Wall Sub-base Fuel Tanks
Manual Fuel Fill Pump
Automatic Fuel Fill Options

Oversize and premium generators

Three phase sensing
Quadrature droop kit
Digital voltage Regulator
Space heaters
RFI filter
80% & 100% UL Breakers
IEC compliant 3 or 4-pole
Floor standing circuit breakers with auxiliary contacts
& cabling kits
EMCP 3.2
EMCP 3.3
Local alarm and remote annunciator modules
Protective devices
Oil temperature sensor
Manual sump pump

Formed steel wide base frame

Oil field skid base
Jacket water heater
Block heater
Ether starting aid
Battery disconnect switch
Battery charger(5A, 10A)
Oversized batteries
Battery removal

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PRIME 500 ekW 625 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

SPECIFICATIONS
CAT GENERATOR

CAT CONTROL PANEL

Frame size................................................................ LC6114G

Excitation.............................................................Self Excited
Pitch.............................................................................. 0.6667
Number of poles...................................................................4
Number of bearings...................................... Single Bearing
Number of leads................................................................. 12
Insulation....................... UL 1446 Recognized Class H with
tropicalization and antiabrasion
- Consult your Caterpillar dealer for available voltages
IP rating..........................................................Drip Proof IP23
Alignment.............................................................. Pilot Shaft
Overspeed capability...................................... 125% of rated
Wave form deviation (Line to Line)................................. 2%
Paralleling kit droop transformer.......................... Standard
Voltage regulator.3 Phase sensing with selectible volts/Hz
Voltage Regulator............. Single phase sensing with load
adjustable module
Voltage Regulation...........Less than +/- 1/2% (steady state)
Less than +/- 1/2% (w/ 3% speed change)
Telephone Influence Factor.............................. Less than 50
Harmonic distortion......................................... Less than 5%

EMCP 3 Series Controls

24 Volt DC Control
EMCP 3.1 (Standard)
UL/CSA/CE
NEMA 1, IP22 enclosure
Run/Auto/Stop control
Lockable hinged door (option)
True RMS metering, 3-phase
Speed Adjust
Voltage adjust (optional)
Digital Indication for:
- RPM
-Operating hours
- Oil Pressure
-Coolant temperature
- System DC volts
- L-L volts, L-N volts, phase amps, Hz
-ekW, kVA, kVAR,kW-hr, %kW, PF (*)
Shutdowns
-Low oil pressure
-High coolant temperature
-Overspeed
-Emergency stop
-Failure to start (overcrank)
Programmable protective relaying functions: (*)
-Under and over voltage
-Under and over frequency
- Reverse power
-Overcurrent
MODUS isolated data link (RS-485 half-duplex) supports
serial communication at data rate up to 115.2 kbaud (*)
(*) Available on EMCP 3.2 & EMCP 3.3
Single location customer connector point
Consult your Caterpillar dealer for available voltages.

CAT ENGINE
C18 ATAAC, I-6, 4-stroke watercooled diesel
Bore - mm.............................................. 145.00 mm (5.71 in)
Stroke - mm............................................. 183.00 mm (7.2 in)
Displacement - L................................... 18.13 L (1106.36 in3)
Compression ratio........................................................ 14.5:1
Aspiration........................................... Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Fuel system..................................... Electronic unit injection
Governor type................. Caterpillar ADEM control system

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PRIME 500 ekW 625 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

TECHNICAL DATA
Open Generator Set - - 1800 rpm/60 Hz/480 Volts
Low Fuel Consumption

DM7647

Generator Set Package Performance

Genset Power rating @ 0.8 pf
Genset Power rating with fan
Fuel Consumption
100% load with fan
75% load with fan
50% load with fan
Cooling System1
Air flow restriction (system)
Air flow (max @ rated speed for radiator arrangement)
Engine Coolant capacity with radiator/exp. tank
Engine coolant capacity
Radiator coolant capacity
Inlet Air
Combustion air inlet flow rate

625 kVA
500 ekW

Exhaust System
Exhaust stack gas temperature
Exhaust gas flow rate
Exhaust flange size (internal diameter)
Exhaust system backpressure (maximum allowable)
Heat Rejection
Heat rejection to coolant (total)
Heat rejection to exhaust (total)
Heat rejection to aftercooler
Heat rejection to atmosphere from engine
Heat rejection to atmosphere from generator
Alternator2
Motor starting capability @ 30% voltage dip
Frame
Temperature Rise
Lube System
Sump refill with filter

134.2 L/hr
102.6 L/hr
72.5 L/hr

35.5 Gal/hr
27.1 Gal/hr
19.2 Gal/hr

0.12 kPa
804 m/min
81.8 L
20.8 L
61.0 L

0.48 in. water

28393 cfm
21.6 gal
5.5 gal
16.1 gal

42.7 m/min

1507.9 cfm

503.0 C
117.0 m/min
203 mm
10.0 kPa

937.4 F
4131.8 cfm
8 in
40.2 in. water

161 kW
509 kW
109 kW
85 kW
28.5 kW

9156 Btu/min
28947 Btu/min
6199 Btu/min
4834 Btu/min
1620.8 Btu/min

1445 skVA
LC6114G
105 C

189 F

38.0 L

10.0 gal

Emissions (Nominal)3
NOx g/hp-hr
7.04 g/hp-hr
CO g/hp-hr
.18 g/hp-hr
HC g/hp-hr
.03 g/hp-hr
PM g/hp-hr
.023 g/hp-hr
1
For ambient and altitude capabilities consult your Caterpillar dealer. Air flow restriction (system) is added to existing restriction from
factory.
2
Generator temperature rise is based on a 40 C (104 F) ambient per NEMA MG1-32.
3
Emissions data measurement procedures are consistent with those described in EPA CFR 40 Part 89, Subpart D & E and ISO8178-1 for
measuring HC, CO, PM, NOx. Data shown is based on steady state operating conditions of 77F, 28.42 in HG and number 2 diesel fuel
with 35 API and LHV of 18,390 btu/lb. The nominal emissions data shown is subject to instrumentation, measurement, facility and engine
to engine variations. Emissions data is based on 100% load and thus cannot be used to compare to EPA regulations which use values
based on a weighted cycle.

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PRIME 500 ekW 625 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

RATING DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

Meets or Exceeds International Specifications: AS1359,
CSA, IEC60034, ISO 3046, ISO 8528, NEMA MG 1-33,
UL508A, 98/37/EC
Prime - Output available with varying load for an
unlimited time. Average power output is 70% of the
prime power rating. Typical peak demand is 100% of
prime rated ekW with 10% overload capability for
emergency use for a maximum of 1 hour in 12. Overload
operation cannot exceed 25 hours per year. Prime power
in accordance with ISO 3046. Prime ambients shown
indicate ambient temperature at 100% load which results
in a coolant top tank temperature just below the alarm
temperature.

Ratings are based on SAE J1349 standard conditions.

These ratings also apply at ISO 3046 standard conditions.
Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35 API [16 C (60 F)]
gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb)
when used at 29 C (85 F) and weighing 838.9 g/liter
(7.001 lbs/U.S. gal.). Additional ratings may be available
for specific customer requirements, contact your
Caterpillar representative for details. For information
regarding Low Sulfur fuel and Biodiesel capability,
please consult your Caterpillar dealer.

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PRIME 500 ekW 625 kVA

60 Hz 1800 rpm 480 Volts

DIMENSIONS

Package Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight

3933.9 mm
1536.0 mm
2167.2 mm
3720 kg

NOTE: For reference only - do not use for

installation design. Please contact
your local dealer for exact weight
and dimensions. (General
Dimension Drawing #2714882).

154.88 in
60.47 in
85.32 in
8,201 lb

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Performance No.: DM7647

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Feature Code: C18DE32

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Gen. Arr. Number: 2476121

Source: U.S. Sourced
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